AfDB boosts Madagascar’s Sahofika hydropower project with €4.02M loan
The African Development Fund has approved a 4.02 million euro loan with a grant component to finance the Government of Madagascar’s 30 million euro equity investment in the Sahofika hydropower project, which will generate...
Kashimbila dam construction in Nigeria set for completion
Construction of multi-purpose Kashimbila dam in Nigeria is set for completion after the west African country approved $120 million for the final work.
Upon completion the Kashimbila dam will boost power supply in the country...
Burundi approves construction of two hydropower projects
The Council of Ministers of the Burundi Government has given a formal and final approval for Songa Energy’s two hydropower projects in Burundi.
The minutes of the Council meeting state:
“In Burundi, improving the supply and...
Plans for Kenya’s first crude oil pipeline underway
Environmental audit for Kenya’s first crude oil pipeline that will run from Turkana oilfields to the country’s Coast will kick off July to pave way for the construction of the pipeline, Tullow Oil, the...
The long and winding road to completion for Grand renaissance dam
When construction of Grand renaissance dam begun in 2011, the plan was to bring much-needed electricity to Ethiopia and to the region.
Upon its completion, the mega hydroelectric dam will start by producing 750MW...
Rwanda partners with Morocco to build stadiums countrywide
Rwanda has announced a major partnership with Federation of Royal Morocco Football (Frmf) that will see the construction of stadiums across the country at an affordable long term repayment plan.
Rwanda Football Federation, Federation...
FIFA seeks to construct stadia across Africa
Football governing body FIFA says it is planning to construct stadia across Africa in its broader effort to bolster talent nurturing on the continent, a top official has announced.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the...
AfDB seeks partner for Malindi-Bagamoyo highway
The African development Bank (AfDB) says it is looking for a financial partnership to help finance a major highway spanning Kenya to Tanzania. The 445 km Malindi-Bagamoyo highway has been in the pipeline for...
Poor water systems cost Kenya millions-report
Kenya is losing millions thanks to Poor water systems across the country, a new report has shown.
The report-Non-Revenue Water Audit for Water Service Providers (WSPs)-revealed that water worth Ksh256 million is lost yearly in Kenya.
The...
Construction begins on new d-school building in South Africa
Since its inception in 2015, the Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking-d-school-has been temporarily located at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) V&A Waterfront campus.
But now a new...
